The deadlines for obtaining results vary from one request to another and are indicated in the product descriptions. As an indication, and depending on the number of requests, they are between 1 week (for a unit test) and 4 weeks (for 50 washes).

The number of media or assemblies to send varies depending on the number of tests to be performed. There should be 4 samples per filtration / breathability test. This information is indicated on your order form and in the product description. The samples accompanied by the order form must be sent to:

CERTAM
Department Masques Grand Public
1 rue Joseph Fourier
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray

You will find all the useful information on the website of the “Direction Générale des Entreprises”: www.entreprises.gouv.fr/covid-19/liste-des-tests-masques-de-protection

Print your Purchase Order and attach it to the samples to be tested. Finally, send everything by post to the following address:

CERTAM
Département Masques Grand Public
1 rue Joseph Fourier
76800 Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray

It is a tissue (= media) or an assembly of several tissues (= mask). Each fabric or assembly must be identified by a name or number (= reference) which must be documented in the purchasing process. This reference is essential because it is used to establish the traceability of your sample.

A sample is a reference piece.
In the case of a fabric, please provide a sample of 15cmx 15cm.
In the case of an assembly (mask), please provide your assembled product.

4 samples are needed per reference and per test ordered

If you are not sure of the performance of your reference, you have the possibility for each type of label considered to order intermediate samples during the washing cycles to carry out filtration / breathability tests. In this example, order the product “Filtration guaranteed – 30 washes” and optionally indicate 2 intermediate tests to be carried out after 10 and 20 washes. Plan to provide 4 additional samples of your reference per intermediate test ordered.

All the information you need to pursue your certification request can be found on the DGE website:
https://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/covid-19/liste-des-tests-masques-de-protection
You will find the test results database, the official logos in different formats, the procedure to be included in the list of companies likely to supply masks for the general public. It’s up to you!